Discussing Trek: A Star Trek Discovery Podcast

We finally get to have a virtual sit down with the writer of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko, Derek Tyler Attico. We start out chat talking about his introduction to Star Trek, his short stories "The Dreamer and the Dream" and "Alpha and Omega", before diving into the Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko. Honestly, we still have even more question of Mr. Attico that we didn't get to talk about. Be sure to follow Derek's podcast "The Soul of the Story" over on the Syfy Systas YouTube channel.

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, The Dream — where we try to decipher reality as the dream gets deeper. We wrap up our discussion of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko, written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 25 through 28, along with the conclusion. In this episode, Benjamin talks about hard choices, love, war, and coping with the ups and downs. Join us as we chop it up and conclude our discussion of what has been a fantastic read!

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, Tri-ox Compound — where we give you specialized treatments where you can read faster and go stronger (wait, that doesn't work). We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 21 through 24. In this episode, Benjamin talks about picking his personal for Deep Space Nine, becoming the Emissary to the Bajoran people, Cardassians, and betrayal. Join us as we chop it up!

Star Trek: Section 31 starring Michelle Yeoh... what happened? Join us as we dissect this universally panned Star Trek movie and try to find any redeeming qualities. We'll explore what, if anything, works, and more importantly, where it all went wrong. Prepare for some strong opinions! #StarTrek #Section31 #MichelleYeoh #MovieReview #StarTrekReview

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, Project Defiant — where we deal with our rage with the world by reading Star Trek books. We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 17 through 20. In this episode, Ben moves up the ranks by acts of heroism, and as you guess, more heartbreak. Damn you Locutus. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3E6rzEC #TheAutobiographyOfBenjaminSisko

In Star Trek: Lower Decks "The New Next Generation", the USS Cerritos goes on a mission to close a rift in spacetime that threatens to destroy their reality. Join us as we chat about all the details, determine if the series ended with a bang, and ask ourselves is this truly the end.

In this weeks review, we are back aboard the USS Cerritos, although our wacky crew of Lower Deckers are nowhere to be found. Join us as we review two lower decker-light adventures that give us both a look at the life of the Upper Decks of the Cerritos, as well as the exploits of a familiar character on a Quantum Fissure Quest to save the multiverse. As alway, we'll be discussing the good, the bad, and the Trekkie.

In Fully Dilated, it's a pre-warp society undercover Girls Trip.

In Starbase 80, The crew of the Cerritos returns from a mission on Piskes 9 when Cetatean Ops informs the captain that navigational processing is malfunctioning, and the closest station is Starbase 80. In Of Gods and Angles, The Cerritos hosts peace talks between warring civilizations.

In this weeks review, we are once again aboard the USS Cerritos, and in a very feathery situation. Join us as we review episode four of season five A Farewell to Farms, where Dr. Migleemo cooks up some hot dishes while Mariner prefers hers served cold. As alway, we'll be discussing the good, the bad, and the Trekkie.

In this weeks review, we are back aboard the USS Cerritos, rubbing elbows with its wacky crew. Join us as we review the first three episodes (Dos Cerrito, Shades of Green, The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel) of season 5. As alway, we'll be discussing the good, the bad, and the Trekkie. -- 0:00 Introduction 00:43 Life Updates and Recent Media 09:14 Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 1: “Dos Cerritos” Review 17:37 Space Potholes and the Multiverse 20:51 Character Differences in Alternate Universes 23:15 Tendi and Rutherford's Relationship 25:20 Star Trek Trivia and Transition to Episode 2 27:03 Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 2: “Shades of Green” Review 32:16 The Orion Civil War and Tendi's Actions 37:45 Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 3: “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel” Review 41:31 Assumptions and Communication 43:00 Mariner and Jennifer's Relationship 44:09 T'Ana's Fangirling and Musical Connections 46:35 Plot Hole Discussion 50:42 The Intrepid Class Ship, the Admiral, and Wrap-Up 56:41 Outro and Preview

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, George's Party — where we just throw away the book and party on lunar craters. We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 15 and 16. In this episode, Benjamin finally finds Jennifer, looses Jennifer, and finds her again. Also, Benjamin befriends a certain old man! Join us as we dive into the deets, look for connections to Trek-lore, and much more.

Join in as we sit down with comedian, musician, and video game developer Brent Black ( @brentalfloss ) to talk about his musical KHAN!!! The Musical: A Parody Trek-tacular. We talk all about the upcoming Star Trek-inspired musical, along with how he got his start into music and comedy, and how geek-culture has influenced his career. Join me in welcoming Brent to the show.

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, the Heartbreak Hotel — where we attempt to cope with yet another Benjamin Sisko tragedy. We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 13 and 14. In this episode, Benjamin makes friends while navigating the yearly Starfleet Academy Crisis Protocol, and also has to deal with more heartbreak while prepping for the Kobayashi Maru! Join us as we dive into the deets, look for connections to Trek-lore, and much more. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3WdVtxQ #TheAutobiographyOfBenjaminSisko

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, The Lafayette Library — where we run our library as efficiently as a Sisko kitchen! We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 11 and 12. In this episode, Benjamin stands up for Starfleet values in Prime Directive 101, finds love in an unlikely place, and unknowing becomes a leader! Join us as we dive into the deets, look for connections to Trek-lore, and much more.

How does beta canon contribute to the overall lore of the Star Trek universe? How do novels, comics, and games enhance or conflict with the primary canon?Join us as we discuss it all and more with Windgrace (https://www.youtube.com/@windgraceproject).

Join us for an open discussion about science fiction both Trek and non-Trek related. We take a deep dive into what we're watching, talk multiverses, and even the direction of Trek going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discussing-trek/support

Friendship is in the air as Discussing Who and Discussing Trek join forces to give all the details on the Star Trek and Doctor Who announcements from San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Join us as we give our thoughts on the news, trailers, and much more.

Join in as we discuss Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, episodes 16-20. It's over? Say it ain't so. We discuss the final episode of a steller season of Star Trek. 216 – "Ascension, Part II" 217 – "Brink" 218 – "Touch of Grey" 219 – "Ouroboros, Part I" 220 – "Ouroboros, Part II"

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, Logic Library — where we are reindexing our library using the Vulcan Indexing System, one book at a time. We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 9 and 1. In this episode, Benjamin finds love and is finally off to Starfleet. Join us as we dive into the deets, look for connections, and give our opinions on the Emmissary's life story!

Join in as we discuss Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, episodes 11-15. So far this season continues to hit on all cylinders. Does

Join in as we discuss Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, episodes 6-10. Get ready for thing to get even more timey-wimey and even mindy. Huge cameo are in two as our heroes continue their journey to restore the timeline.

Welcome back Star Trek: Prodigy! Join in as we discuss Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2, episodes 1-5. We will briefly talk about the logistics of reviewing a show that drops 20 episodes at once, before getting into the details of episodes 1-5.

In the episode, we explore the current state of Paramount Global, the home of Star Trek, chat about the prestigious Peabody Awards, and then discuss the final Star Trek Prodigy trailer. Join us as we dive into the inner machinations of the Shari Redstone and new initiatives to bolster the troubled company, gush over the wide range of Star Trek actors in attendance at the Peabody ceremonies before finally giving our thoughts on what we like from the Prodigy trailer and thoughts on its new home at Netflix.

In the episode, we discuss the future state of Star Trek and give some final thoughts on Star Trek: Discovery. As we prepare for Prodigy on Netflix next month, we look a bit further by discussing what we know of the Section 31 movie, Strange New Worlds season three, and the final upcoming season of Lower Decks. We also chat about how much of Discovery DNA we would like to see in Starfleet Academy.

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, Logical Reads — where we take the Vulcan approach, to our Star Trek Literature. We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 7 and 8. In this episode, we get into Sisko family's acceptance of Benjamin's pursuit of Starfleet, which a trip to high school presents some challenges of its own. Oh, and that vision — what is going on with that?

Join us for a fun-filled discussion of the finale episode of Star Trek: Discovery ‘Life, Itself'. The journey to find the Progenitor tech comes to an end, and so does the series. Did this season fulfill its promise? Join us as we unpack it all and more. It's not me crying.

Join in as we discuss the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Lagrange Point. After the Breen Dreadnought led by Moll is able to nab the Progenitor tech before Discovery, our crew is forced to go on a heist of sorts!

In this review, we discuss the eighth episode of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, Labyrinths. As Burnham attempts to escape a maze of the mind, the Breen enter the Badlands at the behest of Primarch Ra'une, who is now on an unrelenting quest to acquire the Progenitor tech.

In this review, we discuss the seventh episode of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, Erigah. While Stamets, Adira, Book, and Tilly dissect the last clue to find the Progenitor's tech, all other efforts are geared toward a diplomatic standoff with the Breen, along with keeping L'ak alive.

In this review, we dive into the sixth episode of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, titled Whistlespeak. Are you ready to challenge spirituality? What about upholding the prime directive? Everyone is looking for answers as we get closer to the Progenitor's tech. Join us as we unpack it all.

In this review, we dive into the fifth episode of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, titled Mirrors. Get ready for a good dose of backstory, along with an enticing taste of nostalgia. Rayner gets his wings and Culber is not so good. Join in as we unpack it all.

In this review, we dive into the fourth episode of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, titled Face the Strange. Get ready for a journey through Disco's past, where the connections made along the way are at center stage. You must remain connected!

In this review, we take a dive into the third episode of the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery, titled Jinaal. Wilson Cruz delivers a commanding performance as Hugh Culber/Jinaal, while Commander Rayner, albeit reluctantly, gets to know the crew of the Discovery. You won't want to miss a detail of this episode as we unpack and analyze it all.

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, Section 32 — the secret literary division of Starfleet, tasked with archiving the galaxy's written word. We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 5 and 6. In this episode, we get into Benjamin's recovery from a rather traumatic experience, along with his yearning to join Starfleet.

In "Under the Twin Moons", the adventure continues as Burnham as Saru embark on one last join mission together. Join in as we discuss how their relationship has come full circle, Book's connection with Moll, and Captain Rayner's fate in Starfleet.

Star Trek: Discovery kicks off it's fifth and final season with "Red Directive". We give this one the deep dive, discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join us as the show charts an adventure to find the greatest treasure in he known galaxy.

Star Trek Discovery's final season is almost here! We'll take a walk down memory road one last time by revisiting some of our top moments of season four. We will dissect how some things aged over time, key plot decisions, and a whole lot more. Tarka!

Join us as we countdown to the final season of Star Trek Discovery by revisiting some of our top moments of each season. Up next is season 3. We will dissect how some things aged over time, key plot decisions, and a whole lot more. How did you feel about ‘The Burn'?

Join us as we countdown to the final season of Star Trek Discovery by revisiting some of our top moments of each season. Up next is season 2. We will dissect how some things aged over time, key plot decisions, and a whole lot more.

Welcome back to the Trekkie Book Club, ah, Literary Frontier — or whatever we eventually decide to call the show! We resume our discussion of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko' written by Derek Tyler Attico, as we cover chapters 3 and 4. In this episode, we get into the early years of Benjamin Sisko as he deals with grief, the greater universe, and a bit of a rebellious nature. Join us!

Join us as we countdown to the final season of Star Trek Discovery by revisiting some of our top moments of each season, starting with season 1. Dissecting how some things aged over time, key plot decisions, and a whole lot more.

Welcome to our Book Club! We kick things off with The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko by Derek Tyler Attico. In the episode, we break into the Introduction, which sets up our framing device, before diving into Chapters 1 and 2. Join us on this ride through some very interesting Star Trek beta-canon.

The Quest for the Greatest Treasure in the Known Galaxy: Join us as we discuss the official Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 trailer, news, and more.

Join us as we explore our favorite Time Travel episodes in Star Trek.

Let's explore what makes a good Star Trek couple, discussing the successful pairings and those that didn't quite work out.

We get together to talk about what we would like to see next in the Star Trek universe? Join in as we try to map a path for Trek as rumors of sale and new series are all over the place.

Join us as we discuss the 2014 documentary ‘Chaos on the Bridge', the story of the struggle to create the television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).

In this episode of Discussing Trek, we attempt to come up with our top five Star Trek episodes of twenty twenty-three. We also take a moment to cover the latest Star Trek news and more. Join in on the fun.

In the classic Star Trek episode "Yesterday's Enterprise," a beloved character returns due to some rather timey-wimey shenanigans. The crew of the Enterprise must make some tough decisions as they find themselves in an alternate timeline. We'll take a closer look at one of the best episodes of The Next Generation and share our thoughts on why it's so memorable. Join us as we review "Yesterday's Enterprise."

In this fun-filled episode, we are wrapping up season four of Lower Decks! In addition to offering up our top moments of the season, we'll briefly cover the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement, discuss the future outlook for Star Trek in 2024, and try to make sense of our ratings for the season.